Chalk-/charcoal sketch of the beginning of the Golden Handle

[acr_astro]

Dear all,

tonight the waxing gibbous moon stood very high in the sky. I was looking for the Golden Handle but it was just visible in the beginning of its appearance. Just the first summits were visible. In addition I pretty much enjoyed the ridges on the floor of Sinus Iridum.

Here you are:

Telescope: Martini 10" f/5 truss-tube Dobsonian
Eyepiece: ExploreScientific 6.7mm/82°
Date & Time: March 23rd, 2021 / 2030-2130 CET
Location: home, Dusseldorf region, Germany
Technique: Koh-i-Noor chalk, extra charcoal and whitecoal pens and pieces on black Hahnemühle Ingres mould-made pastel paper
Size: 24x24cm

Clear skies!

Achim

Edited March 23, 2021 by acr_astro

[JeremyS]

Stunning!!

[Sunshine]

You are wonderfully talented artist.

[Mike JW]

Hi Achim,

A new one for me - never heard of the Golden Handle. Beautiful drawing.

Mike

[acr_astro]

Hi Mike,

thanks!

The Golden Handle is formed by the rim of Montes Jura which are the border of Sinus Iridum.

They are called the Golden Handle when just the summits are in bright morning sun and the rest and Sinus Iridum are still in darkness.

Clear skies

Achim

Edited March 25, 2021 by acr_astro

[Nicola Fletcher]

It’s stunning and so inspiring!

[Lurcher]

Hi Achim,

That's a great sketch. Lovely texture and brilliantly observed.

[Plantins]

Great sketch!